itch.iohttp://itch.iohttps://itch.io/t/4731015/a-call-for-every-dev-to-upload-a-web-build-of-your-gameA call for every dev to upload a web build of your gamehttps://itch.io/t/4731015/a-call-for-every-dev-to-upload-a-web-build-of-your-gameThu, 03 Apr 2025 20:58:55 GMTThu, 03 Apr 2025 20:58:55 GMTThu, 03 Apr 2025 20:58:55 GMTAs a general rule, people are much more likely to try jam games if they are web-playable. Less than half of submissions for this jam have web builds.

I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to build and upload a web version of your game, especially if you used Ren'py since it's so easy to do.

People want to play your game. Make it as easy for them as possible.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4715730/-putting-the-final-touches-on-a-day-at-the-lake🐠 Putting the Final Touches on A Day at the Lakehttps://itch.io/t/4715730/-putting-the-final-touches-on-a-day-at-the-lakeSun, 30 Mar 2025 13:28:40 GMTSun, 30 Mar 2025 13:28:40 GMTSun, 30 Mar 2025 18:07:12 GMT
We barely made it! But we’re now putting the final touches in place before uploading the game.

We decided to give players the option to enjoy it directly in their browser with an HTML5 version. This caused a bit of a delay, but we believe the wait will be worth it.

A Day at the Lake is a short story (around 15 minutes) with a cartoon visual style and a narrative that blends humor with introspective moments.

We’re really looking forward to sharing it with you as soon as possible.
Best of luck to everyone wrapping up their projects too!

]]>https://itch.io/t/4706237/why-is-my-game-not-growing-in-popularityWhy is my game not growing in popularity?https://itch.io/t/4706237/why-is-my-game-not-growing-in-popularityThu, 27 Mar 2025 13:29:06 GMTThu, 27 Mar 2025 13:29:06 GMTThu, 27 Mar 2025 13:29:06 GMTmy game has more than 10 downloads, there seem to be comments, ratings, views, etc. but my game is not moving up the jam top. Absolutely not. it's standing still and in the end it ended up being the last in popularity. can anyone explain how this logic works?

]]>https://itch.io/t/4671981/okami-102-out-nowOKAMI 1.0.2 OUT NOW!https://itch.io/t/4671981/okami-102-out-nowSun, 16 Mar 2025 04:27:13 GMTSun, 16 Mar 2025 04:27:13 GMTSun, 16 Mar 2025 04:27:13 GMTGood day everyone!


Okami 1.0.2 is out now! The game was released few days ago, but only yesterday when some players encountered a crucial bugs that prevents the game to be executed/booted or downloaded has been found. I did look for troubleshooting and my game is now playable as ever!


I Would like to thank the community and the players who reported bugs like these. I believe these type of feedback helped me fix something that only appears in other devices. As being said, I apologize for those who downloaded a faulty build. It'll probably ruined the game experience for some, who wanted to test my game. 


So here you go, Enjoy the story! Enjoy my visual the novel! MORE POWER TO NanoReno2025!


- RF PRODUCTION


https://rf-production.itch.io/okami


]]>https://itch.io/t/4625220/is-it-okay-to-include-nsfwdarker-theme-given-it-has-early-warningIs it okay to include NSFW/Darker theme?? (Given it has early warning)https://itch.io/t/4625220/is-it-okay-to-include-nsfwdarker-theme-given-it-has-early-warningSat, 01 Mar 2025 10:43:30 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 10:43:30 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 10:43:30 GMTI wanted to include darker theme as one of the ending for my VN. I know NSFW is allowed, and there is no restrictions for that. But can I include sensitive contents? (Ex. Bl**d, m*rd*r, su!cid*, etc.) Given it has trigger warning or age restriction of some sort??


Replies are appreciated 🥺☺️

]]>https://itch.io/t/4663233/my-submission-is-hereMY SUBMISSION IS HERE!!https://itch.io/t/4663233/my-submission-is-hereThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:22:49 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:22:49 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2025 10:22:49 GMTI finally finished my visual novel, everyone!


Here's the link:


https://rf-production.itch.io/okami


Enjoy! Like if you want to see a sequel or continuation;)



]]>https://itch.io/t/4660473/something-is-up-heresomething is up herehttps://itch.io/t/4660473/something-is-up-hereWed, 12 Mar 2025 11:58:58 GMTWed, 12 Mar 2025 11:58:58 GMTWed, 12 Mar 2025 11:58:58 GMTwhy are there so many non-visual novels getting submitted?? are there even moderators on this jam anymore??

]]>https://itch.io/t/4662675/can-i-make-a-dating-sim-the-name-is-ironicCan i make a dating sim? (the name is ironic)https://itch.io/t/4662675/can-i-make-a-dating-sim-the-name-is-ironicThu, 13 Mar 2025 04:14:26 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2025 04:14:26 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2025 04:14:26 GMTIgnore the NSFW in the name.


As we all know there's two kinds of dating sims. The stat raising kind that's more free form. And the branching narrative kind that's definitely a visual novel. I'm talking about the free form stat raising kind. A story with multiple layers, that can only be experienced fully with many play through. Each character has its own branching narrative. The idea can also be done in an episodic way.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4638153/is-it-okay-to-include-mini-gameIs it okay to include mini-game??https://itch.io/t/4638153/is-it-okay-to-include-mini-gameWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:16:21 GMTWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:16:21 GMTWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:16:21 GMTI am now currently in Act 2 of my visual novel and I included a mini-game. Is it allowed or only PURE novel?? I think it's fun to include mini game or quick timed events??

]]>https://itch.io/t/4637424/can-it-be-a-short-preveiwcan it be a short preveiwhttps://itch.io/t/4637424/can-it-be-a-short-preveiwWed, 05 Mar 2025 02:47:56 GMTWed, 05 Mar 2025 02:47:56 GMTWed, 05 Mar 2025 02:47:56 GMTCan it be a preview of the full game

]]>https://itch.io/t/4632127/are-fangames-allowedAre fangames allowed?https://itch.io/t/4632127/are-fangames-allowedMon, 03 Mar 2025 11:11:24 GMTMon, 03 Mar 2025 11:11:24 GMTMon, 03 Mar 2025 11:11:24 GMTHi! I'm planning on making a short fangame (fanvisualnovel?) for NaNoReNo 2025, meaning I would be creating an original story from an established IP and its characters/setting. I just wanted to ask if that's allowed since I didn't find anything regarding that in the rules, and I didn't know who to contact. (Just to be clear, I'd be creating original assets and music based on the characters/setting)

Thanks in advance!

]]>https://itch.io/t/4624533/generative-ai-banGenerative AI Banhttps://itch.io/t/4624533/generative-ai-banSat, 01 Mar 2025 04:20:11 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 04:20:11 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 04:20:11 GMTThe NaNoRenO competition explicitly bans any use of Generative AI, which does kinda annoy me but we'll cope, and I hope we can deliver a compelling experience without any cybernetic augmentation.

I imagine this is a conversation that's been going on behind the scenes for a long time and nothing I say is going to affect policy or change anyone's mind, but I still feel the need to share my perspective.

I can understand they don't want to be inundated with slop, since that's what'll happen if they open the floodgates to it.

But people (most of them, admittedly) using AI to attempt to replace creativity are using it wrong. That's not what it's good for.

I find unilaterally banning it to be an ableist policy. AI when used properly is an extension of the human's will, capabilities and vision; not a replacement of human artistic expression, but an augmentation.

Some people can't write coherently enough for their ideas to be given any merit, despite how intelligent and creative the person is. Some people can't draw well enough to realize the vision they want to communicate, due to inexperience or neurological or physical disability. AI can be so extremely helpful for filling in those gaps, but everyone's so sick and tired of corporations and hordes of bad-faith unimaginative grifters shoving it down our throats that they either consider it a threat or a nuisance and ignore all the good it can do.

I admit that I'm biased in this regard. My husband is the artist and mastermind of our little project here, and he suffers from a progressive neurodegenerative autoimmune encephalitis - his brain is constantly on fire because he's basically allergic to his own brain. He has a brilliant mind, locked behind layers of disability like the constant epileptic seizures which thankfully anticonvulsant medication can somewhat mitigate. It's always been a struggle to express himself, and most of his life he's been treated as less than human because of it.

Hopefully the art that ends up in the game can actually help, with its limitations, to convey the tone of the story, but I do fear that our work will unfairly be dismissed as amateurish instead.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4624397/is-it-okay-to-use-a-script-thats-not-finalized-prior-to-the-jamIs it okay to use a script that's not finalized prior to the jam?https://itch.io/t/4624397/is-it-okay-to-use-a-script-thats-not-finalized-prior-to-the-jamSat, 01 Mar 2025 03:13:15 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 03:13:15 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 03:13:15 GMTI am starting production on my short little VN in march, and I was wondering since I did a rough draft prior to nanoreno, is it okay to use it or do i have to make a completely new game? All I have for it right now is 2 bare concept arts and a half finished script.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4624081/im-hyped-and-cant-wait-to-startI'm hyped and can't wait to start!!!https://itch.io/t/4624081/im-hyped-and-cant-wait-to-startSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:57:47 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:57:47 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:57:47 GMTJust saying! I WILL wait to start though, of course XD as per the rules. I'll just shake with excitement for a while.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4625300/what-is-the-game-aboutWhat is the game about?https://itch.io/t/4625300/what-is-the-game-aboutSat, 01 Mar 2025 11:23:51 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 11:23:51 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 11:23:51 GMTWhat is the game about?

]]>https://itch.io/t/4624039/is-rpg-maker-allowedIs RPG Maker allowed?https://itch.io/t/4624039/is-rpg-maker-allowedSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:46:18 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:46:18 GMTSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:46:18 GMTI was wondering if heavy narrative games are allowed, like you can move around rooms and stuff, but the focus is on the writing. Would that still be considered a visual novel? RPG Maker is meant for, well, RPGs, but you can use it to just do narrative-heavy games. It's just that visually it looks like a pixel art game, and you can move the character around. There are plugins to give it the traditional visual novel look with portraits and such, but I'm not sure if that would be necessary to make an RPG Maker game considered a visual novel.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4623873/is-the-narrat-engine-allowedIs the narrat engine allowed?https://itch.io/t/4623873/is-the-narrat-engine-allowedFri, 28 Feb 2025 23:50:12 GMTFri, 28 Feb 2025 23:50:12 GMTFri, 28 Feb 2025 23:50:12 GMTI know the jam support Renpy and Naninovel, but I want to know if Narrat is also allowed.

]]>https://itch.io/t/4622266/nsfw-allowedNSFW Allowed?https://itch.io/t/4622266/nsfw-allowedFri, 28 Feb 2025 15:35:58 GMTFri, 28 Feb 2025 15:35:58 GMTFri, 28 Feb 2025 15:35:58 GMTI know that the main jam page says no content restrictions (beyond Itch's own), but I figured better be safe than sorry; I typically work on NSFW Parody VNs, and actually had one in mind that I wanted to try to release by early April. So the timing kind of works out perfectly for me, haha. But I just wanted to be absolutely certain that that sort of thing is allowed. 

Obviously, it will be tagged, visibly marked as NSFW, and I always put an in-game splash screen warning about that sort of content. I don't want to surprise anybody. But if that's cool, I'd be very excited to participate! 

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